About
Medical Assistant Program
The Medical Assistant program at Moraine Valley Community College is a comprehensive 16-month certificate program designed to transform students into highly competent medical assistants. With expert-led instruction by experienced licensed professionals, this program emphasizes cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains, culminating in a vital 160-hour unpaid externship. This practical training prepares students not only for certification but also for successful job placement, ensuring they gain the skills and confidence necessary to excel in the healthcare field and achieve their career aspirations.
Program Details:
- Cost: $10,955 if completed within normal time
- Duration: 16 months
- Schedule: Unknown (flexible learning options available)
- Prerequisites: MRT-110; BIO-115 or BIO-180 and BIO-181; CIS-115; COM-101
- Accreditations: Commission On Accreditation Of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
- Career Outcomes: Prepares students for certification and job placement
Organization
Moraine Valley Community College - Education Center at BI
Moraine Valley Community College
Moraine Valley Community College, headquartered in Palos Hills, IL, is a public higher education institution established in 1967. It offers a comprehensive range of degree, certificate, transfer, and online programs, catering to a broad and diverse student base. The college's teaching approach emphasizes holistic education and community responsibility, supported by extensive academic and support services including advising, early college, and testing. Its commitment to accessible and affordable learning opportunities provides significant benefits to students.
Highlights:
- Accessible, affordable education and a diverse range of programs supporting student and community development
- Mission to educate the whole person in a learning-centered environment, valuing excellence in teaching, learning, and service
- Commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to providing accessible, affordable, and diverse learning opportunities and environments
- Distinguished by its comprehensive approach to education, combining accessible and affordable learning with a strong commitment to community enrichment and workforce development